Why was it very difficult to get laws passed under the articles of confederation

It was difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation because it required a nine out of thirteen delegates to approve of a law before it passed.

Further Explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was America's first constitution. This was created after America officially declared their independence from Great Britain.

One of the biggest factors influencing America's decision to declare independence from Great Britain was the perceived tyranny of the central government (aka King George III and the parliament). This is why when creating America's first constitution, many delegates wanted to make the central government small and difficult to change.

This is why, when the Articles of Confederation were passed, the delegates decided to make it so that nine out of thirteen delegates needed to agree on a new law. Along with this, the Articles of Confederation also states that in order to change the Articles themselves, their must be a unanimous vote. These elements of the Articles of Confederation made it an extremely ineffective form of government. These are just a couple reasons why it was replaced with the US Constitution.

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Topic: American History, American Government

Grade Level: 7-12

Keywords: Articles of Confederation, US Constitution, American Government